MEM24298 - Modern drainage channel southeast of Honeymead Farm (Monument)
Summary
Two parallel banks were noted on aerial photographs. Modern mapping data shows water running from a pond and along the feature, suggesting it was inserted for drainage.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two parallel banks were noted on aerial photographs. [1-3] There are no features shown in this area on the 1st or 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps. [4,5] Modern mapping data shows water running from a pond and along the feature, suggesting it was inserted for drainage. [6]
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SEM7406 Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS8039A.
- <2> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 3457 (April 1947).
- <3> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. HSL/UK/71-177 81/8600 (September 1971).
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <6> SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8009 3900 (223m by 163m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83NW |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Jul 11 2018 9:10AM
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